Gay friendly destinations

Monday newsletters always feature top 10 travel lists to inspire.

Today: Top 10 most LGBTQ+ friendly travel destinations in the world

June is Pride Month – a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, multi-attracted , transgender, and queer/questioning. The “+” is an inclusive symbol that represents other sexual orientations and gender identities. Pride Month is about love, acceptance, and equality. It’s also a time to raise visibility of the challenges many in the LGBTQ+ society still face today.

While some countries have made significant progress, LGBTQ+ rights vary widely across the globe. For example, the Netherlands became the first nation to legalize same-sex marriage 20 years ago. Since then, 28 more countries — mostly in Western Europe — have followed. However, in 70 countries, homosexuality remains a crime. In six of these, all United Nations members, it can even be punishable by death. This means that for many LGBTQ+ travelers, choosing a travel destination can involve serious risks and added stress compared to heterosexual travelers.

The good news? The world is slowly but steadily becoming more inclus

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